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Half of U.S. adults to be obese by 2030 with 1 in 4 severely obese
The state with the highest rate of severe obesity, the researchers project, will be Arkansas, at 29.6%, with Oklahoma, West Virginia and Louisiana coming in just behind.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 12:04:39 AM
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US appeals court voids Obamacare 'individual mandate'
The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a 2-1 vote that the law's individual mandate that directed Americans to obtain health insurance was unlawful.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 1:56:28 AM
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UN condemns North Korea rights abuses, Pyongyang rejects resolution
A US State Department official said on Monday that now was not the time to consider lifting UN sanctions on North Korea.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 12:15:44 AM
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Breast cancer survivors face other health risks after treatment
Breast cancer is the most common primary cancer and second most common cause of cancer-related death among women in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 12:22:45 AM
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As impeachment looms, Trump officials look to change the subject
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 12:27:45 AM
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Brexit and health, Britain's Johnson sets out priorities in Queen's Speech
He will also offer some insight into how he wants to tackle the domestic concerns highlighted in the election campaign.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 12:35:12 AM
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Former MK Geulah Cohen dies at age 94
By ANNA RAYVA BARSKY/MAARIV ONLINE \
12/19/2019 1:34:42 AM
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Seeking momentum, Warren recalibrates 'Medicare for All' rhetoric
"It's your choice if you want to come in and get full healthcare coverage," Warren told about 180 people at a community center in Clinton, Iowa.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 1:58:24 AM
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Slain student caught in 'web' spun by Egyptian security services - Italy
Egyptian officials have repeatedly denied any involvement in Regeni's killing. There was no immediate comment from authorities in Egypt on the prosecutors' remarks.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 1:01:42 AM
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Accused British member of 'Dark Overlord' hacking appears in US court
It was not clear from the indictment if any of the victims paid the ransom or if sensitive files were released by Dark Overlord.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 1:19:30 AM
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Will VP Pence lead the American delegation to the World Holocaust Forum?
The event will take place on January 23, 2020, with the participation of dozens of world leaders.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
12/19/2019 1:27:51 AM
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Crunch moment for Facebook in clash with privacy activist
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 1:33:18 AM
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Olympic manifesto breaks record, most expensive sports memorabilia sold at auction
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 1:36:55 AM
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Latest draft of US federal privacy bill sidesteps key sticking points
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 2:00:42 AM
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UK urges China, Hong Kong to open dialog on 1984 declaration anniversary
The treaty signed on Dec. 19, 1984 pledged that Hong Kong’s high-degree of autonomy would be unchanged for 50 years after the former British colony was handed back to China in 1997.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 2:04:48 AM
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Tobacco epidemic at turning point as male smoking rates stall - WHO
The change in global smoking trends shows that governments' efforts to control tobacco are working "to save lives, protect health, beat tobacco," the WHO said in a report.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 2:14:29 AM
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My daughter survived an antisemitic terror attack last year
Here’s what I want the Jersey City survivors to know.
By CHAIM SILBERSTEIN \
12/19/2019 2:18:43 AM
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This Jewish sage holds the secret to staying sane as a parent
I am proud to say that since this realization (thanks, Hillel!), my life has changed. I have put yes back into my vocabulary — and, what’s more, I don’t even feel that guilty about it!
By LEAH KADOSH/KVELLER \
12/19/2019 2:29:26 AM
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When will ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ deal with Midge’s privilege?
But that assumes she knew she had any privilege to begin with.
By LISA HUBERMAN \
12/19/2019 2:32:48 AM
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Ukrainian court reinstates diplomat who blamed Jews for World War II
Lion also called on the Ukrainian government to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism.
By SAM SOKOL/JTA \
12/19/2019 2:36:34 AM
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Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired from Gaza, IDF confirms
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 3:20:18 AM
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3 schools in LA spray-painted with antisemitic graffiti
LAist cited the Anti-Defamation League as stating that there have been 36 such incidents in Los Angeles in 2019.
By SAM SOKOL/JTA \
12/19/2019 2:49:58 AM
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Cyprus adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
Jewish organizations and Israeli officials around spoke out in support of Cyprus' decision.
By RACHEL WOLF \
12/19/2019 2:43:48 AM
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Prominent architect, NY synagogue board member killed by falling brick
Tishman, a graduate of Harvard and Princeton, was a founding partner of DeWitt Tishman Architects LLP.
By SAM SOKOL/JTA \
12/19/2019 2:50:41 AM
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102-year-old Israeli receives kindergarten enrollment letter
Local officials are calling it a computer snafu. Ynet quoted a local official who blamed the confusion on a database program erasing the first digit of their ages.
By SAM SOKOL/JTA \
12/19/2019 2:58:07 AM
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Group to repair earthquake-struck home of Muslim whose father saved Jews
Muhamet Bicaku, who was 5 when his father began harboring Jewish refugees, is now living in crowded conditions in a home of one his children in Durres, 20 miles west of Tirana.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
12/19/2019 3:03:42 AM
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US House begins voting on articles of impeachment against Trump
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 3:10:42 AM
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FDA grants approval for Astellas, Seattle Genetics' bladder cancer drug
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 3:18:51 AM
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Trump says court decision on Obamacare won't change healthcare system
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 3:20:02 AM
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Warrant not always needed for 'inadvertent' NSA surveillance of Americans
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 3:21:34 AM
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Mexican children shiver in tents at US border as temperature freezes
Weather forecasts predict freezing temperatures in the Ciudad Juarez-El Paso area through the weekend.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 3:26:12 AM
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Majority of US House votes to impeach Trump for abuse of power
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 3:26:21 AM
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The impact of impeachment on Israel? - analysis
The only impact the process could have is if Trump tries to change the conversation around America by focusing on foreign policy.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
12/19/2019 3:50:23 AM
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White House says it is confident US Senate will exonerate Trump after impeachment
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 4:21:04 AM
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American Airlines mechanic pleads guilty in airplane tampering incident
He is scheduled to be sentenced in March by US District Judge Marcia G. Cooke.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 4:24:17 AM
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China says tensions have somewhat risen over North Korea
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 5:25:08 AM
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Democrats that voted no: Party didn't make impeachment case against Trump
Representative Tulsi Gabbard, who represents a safely Democratic district in Hawaii, voted "present" on both charges.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 4:42:17 AM
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At campaign rally, Trump gives withering review of impeachment vote
"They're the ones who should be impeached, every one of them," he said of Democrats.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 4:49:18 AM
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Republican: Trump treated less fairly than Jesus ahead of crucifixion
"During that sham trial, Pontius Pilate afforded more rights to Jesus than Democrats have afforded this president in this process," the lawmaker said.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 12:02:24 PM
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Chinese university's charter dropping 'freedom of thought' stirs debate
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 5:16:01 AM
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House Committee passes Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act
The legislation is a result of a report by IMPACT-se, which monitors values of peace and tolerance in textbooks.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
12/19/2019 11:56:01 AM
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Philippine court finds massacre masterminds guilty of 57 murders
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 5:52:16 AM
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Bushfires near Sydney as Australian state declares emergency
Days out from Christmas, a time when many Australians head to the coast for the holidays, Berejiklian warned people to reconsider travel plans.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 9:16:09 AM
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IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza following rocket fire
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 6:12:38 AM
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Tel Aviv ranks in top 20 locations to visit for the year 2020
Tel Aviv’s "ancient" history, architecture and secular culture is what made Forbes put the Israeli coastal paradise city on its destination wish list.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
12/19/2019 6:19:18 AM
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IDF attacks Hamas weapons production site following rocket fire from Gaza
The IDF was retaliating for a rocket fired by Hamas toward Israel overnight Wednesday. The rocket was intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 5:39:43 PM
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Malaysia defends Muslim summit shunned by Saudi, slammed by OIC
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 6:45:42 AM
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In response to rocket fire, IDF reduces Gaza fishing range
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 7:21:37 AM
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Renovated Mumbai grand synagogue now a World Heritage Site
The Keseneth Eliyahoo Synagogue had fallen into disrepair as the local Jewish community dwindled, but has now been restored to its former glory.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
12/20/2019 1:57:35 AM
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USDA removes free trade agreement with Marvel's Wakanda
A spokesman told The Washington Post that the inclusion of the mythical African nation from the universe of Marvel superheroes was a mistake made as part of a test officials were running.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 8:30:05 AM
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Jerusalem’s sufganiyot scene has been taken over by French bakeries
The French aliyah to Jerusalem has brought plenty of patisseries and boulangeries all the way from Paris to not too far from Paris Square.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/20/2019 2:51:52 PM
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Leviathan gas platform test delayed, set to commence Tuesday
"The Ministry of Environmental Protection has reviewed the company's plans for the trial period," said the ministry in a statement.
By EYTAN HALON \
12/21/2019 7:26:45 PM
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Menorahs that go above and beyond the usual for Hanukkah
All of Thau’s hanukkiot are purely decorative. Most would be a fire hazard if lit. Some are not even kosher for use and some are made with magnetic parts.
BY Rivkah Lambert Adler \
12/19/2019 10:19:44 AM
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Hanukkah activities for all to enjoy
All that's happening in Jerusalem for the holiday.
By BENJY SINGER \
12/19/2019 10:21:50 AM
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Hanukkah: history, meaning and its relevance today
Every single flame on every hanukkiah (Hanukkah menorah) is a small victory, a reminder of the triumph of good over evil throughout history.
By SAM GLASER \
12/19/2019 10:24:19 AM
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Hezbollah-backed Diab gets enough votes to be Lebanese PM
Former minister Hassan Diab, who has the backing of Hezbollah and its allies, gained enough votes from lawmakers on Thursday to be named Lebanon's new prime minister.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 5:29:07 PM
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Jerusalem traffic and its myriad of problems, who's at fault?
Jerusalem has become a nightmare for drivers and riders on public transportation
By PEGGY CIDOR \
12/19/2019 10:25:26 AM
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Death of Geula Cohen signifies the end of a generation says Netanyahu
Cohen was a freedom fighter, former legislator and the mother of Regional Cooperation Minister Tzachi Hanegbi.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/19/2019 8:19:27 PM
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Celebrating Thanksgiving Day with lone soldiers
Meet the brave young immigrants defending the nation, and the center that assists them
By BEN BRESKY \
12/19/2019 10:27:45 AM
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18 cars vandalized in price tag attack in Arab neighborhood near Jerusalem
Police have opened an investigation into the incident and are gathering evidence and searching for suspects.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 1:26:24 PM
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Children of Satmar cheder honor victim of Jersey City shooting
The children lined the street as the funeral cortege of Miguel Douglas Rodriguez passed by.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
12/19/2019 2:12:51 PM
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A Solo exhibition paints portraits over the course of several years
The Adina Series is the product of a 12-year artistic process that started in 2007
By SMADAR TSOOK \
12/19/2019 10:11:37 AM
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Suspect in synagogue vandalism hate crime arrested in Hawaii
Anton Nathaniel Redding is suspected of vandalizing a Beverly Hills synagogue.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 12:23:56 PM
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Andonis Foniadakis speaks of the influence of his latest dance work
Aterballetto performs three works by leading choreographers
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
12/19/2019 10:45:06 AM
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Ramat HaSharon stabber turns himself in after 6-month manhunt
Yossi Tamam, 35, was arrested at a police station in northern Israel last week, after he came to the station and stated that he was wanted.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 3:55:40 PM
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Fox News' #MeToo story is being portrayed on the big screen
Based on the real-life drama at Fox News, ‘Bombshell’ explodes on the screen
By KENNETH TURAN/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS \
12/19/2019 10:54:56 AM
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Netflix goes to the Golden Globes
‘Parasite’ buzzes, ‘Fiddler’ ‘facts’ and ‘Fauda’ frontman goes ‘Underground’
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/19/2019 11:09:54 AM
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Two terror suspects prevented from meeting with lawyer
The investigation is being run by the Shin Bet and Israel Police and does not involve the Shin Bet's Jewish division.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 11:25:39 AM
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Two choreographers work together to explore both sides of Israeli dance
“It’s like we are living in parallel universes. Like, if we switched places, we would make the same work. We are mirrors for one another,”
By ORI J. LENKINSKI \
12/19/2019 11:21:44 AM
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New Italian wines and how they're made
The Gancia wineries based in the northwestern Italian wine region of Piedmont offer great wines and world heritage cellars
By NERIA BARR \
12/19/2019 11:38:41 AM
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New Tel Aviv bars put the focus on creative combinations of food and drink
Emesh and Fantastic are in the forefront of a hot new dining trend
By BUZZY GORDON \
12/19/2019 11:46:41 AM
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Jacko's son: The Tel Aviv experience in the comfort of Jerusalem
Jacko’s Son, a spin-off of the next door Jacko’s Street is a great place for a cocktail and a meal. The vibe is laid back and fun – the bartenders dance a little as they make outstanding cocktails
By LINDA GRADSTEIN \
12/19/2019 11:51:05 AM
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The meat eating experience of Pikhana
The restaurant has a television screen which shows a constant stream of meat cuts in all their gory glory as well as images of chefs preparing them for cooking.
By GLORIA DEUTSCH \
12/19/2019 11:57:40 AM
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Turkey, Qatar, Iran meet Malaysia’s antisemitic leader for forum
The multi-day Malaysia conference appears to underpin a new strategy by Turkey and several countries to form an Islamic alliance that will strategize on several topics.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/20/2019 1:53:07 AM
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Naama Issachar in Russia court appeal: I didn't confess
Issachar's appeal was set to be discussed last week, but was eventually postponed by the Russian authorities.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/19/2019 5:40:52 PM
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Scotland will consider all options if UK blocks independence vote
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 12:07:25 PM
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Major internet outage in Iran – report
Last week, Iran announced that it was investigating a foreign spying malware attack on government servers in the third cyberattack reported in the Islamic Republic within a week.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/25/2019 2:46:55 PM
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The unique life story of Rabbi Berel Wein, a scholar of the past
“I was not a great sportsman. So, I drifted into the library and the librarian got hold of me and ‘fed me’ books"
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
12/20/2019 4:19:27 AM
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The story of the 'stolen' missile boats Israel used in the Yom Kippur War
Half a century has passed since Israel defied a French embargo and stole its own boats from Cherbourg harbor on Christmas Eve, titillating the world media.
By ABRAHAM RABINOVICH \
12/21/2019 8:36:32 PM
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Putin says allegations against Trump are 'completely fabricated'
Putin stated that he believes the US Senate is unlikely to remove Trump from office
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 1:06:10 PM
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When is Christmas in Israel?
Depending on whom it is you ask, Christmas in Israel is celebrated on a number of different days.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/20/2019 4:29:18 AM
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Trump touts 12 foreign policy achievements amid impeachment
His friendship toward Israel featured prominently in a letter to Nancy Pelosi.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
12/19/2019 1:50:18 PM
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Americans and how they view the Jewish holidays
An academic telling of how Hanukkah is perceived by non-Jews in America
By DAVID GEFFEN \
12/19/2019 12:51:49 PM
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The Italian restaurant built over the ruins of a Crusader castle
In the ruins of the fortress, Layousse built a modern-day Italian kitchen equipped with a pizza oven and the latest culinary technology
By DIANA BLETTER \
12/19/2019 1:01:48 PM
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Metin Arditi talks about his writing contest and Israel
“The only way to get to the bottom of things is through writing – the words, les mots, la parole (speech). Otherwise, you are always in an artificial situation.
By BARRY DAVIS \
12/19/2019 1:13:52 PM
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The unknown Holocaust in the former Soviet Union
While Auschwitz and the Warsaw Ghetto are the most common symbols of the Holocaust, one must go beyond to fully comprehend its reach and impact
By ALAN ROSENBAUM \
12/21/2019 7:34:21 PM
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Wine Talk: The Ultimate Party Wine
Wine recommendations for the New Year's party.
By Adam Montefiore \
12/19/2019 6:25:48 PM
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Hanukkah activities with the kids
A list of recommendations for spending time with the family for the holiday
By MEITAL SHARABI \
12/19/2019 1:39:15 PM
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Holiday recipes for Hannukah
Recipes to shake up the usual sufganiya we're all familiar with
By PASCALE PEREZ-RUBIN \
2/25/2020 11:55:28 AM
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Archaeologists find table where Ark of Covenant once sat - report
The table was uncovered within a temple dating back to the 12th Century BCE, a time when the Israelites and Philistines were warring.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
12/20/2019 1:47:17 AM
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More Israelis detained in Moscow - report
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/19/2019 2:03:51 PM
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Denial or bad news: which is preferable?
After receiving medical test results, is it perhaps better to try to live in denial?
By BRIAN BLUM \
12/23/2019 8:11:21 AM
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Duke University to tackle antisemitism on campus following ZOA complaint
‘This will send out a message to the university community that antisemitism won’t be tolerated,’ says the ZOA’s Susan Tuchman.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
12/19/2019 6:06:34 PM
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A visit to the Rimmel family mourning tent
In one of the worst car crashes of the decade 34-year-old Tzipi Rimmel and her three-week-old daughter, Noam Rachel, were killed
By STEWART WEISS \
12/20/2019 10:29:31 AM
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Health Ministry raises 2020 health basket by NIS 500 million
Litzman said that passing the budget was challenging given the current political paralysis.
By MAAYAN HOFFMAN \
12/19/2019 7:03:10 PM
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Why the third Israeli election in a year can be different - analysis
This election may not be as vanilla boring as Ben and Jerry's fear.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/19/2019 6:08:57 PM
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The various stories behind the abandoned properties in Israel
Through the work of a special unit, Israel actively seeks out rightful owners or heirs
By BARBARA SOFER \
12/19/2019 2:27:54 PM
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Israeli psychic Uri Geller: I helped Boris Johnson win UK elections
The psychic claims that the reason for Johnson's victory in the UK general election is a spoon that belonged to former Israeli prime minister Golda Meir, which he passed on to Johnson.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 3:49:29 PM
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Lebanon now faces two options for its future
Either it will form a government, or it will collapse.
By NIDA AL-WATAN \
12/19/2019 2:34:04 PM
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EU Parliament condemns Iran for slaughtering protesters
European Parliamentarians have passed a resolution stating that Iranian forces have used disproportionate force in allegedly shooting to kill.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/19/2019 5:43:59 PM
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Iraqi PM selection delayed by political deadlock
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 2:40:01 PM
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How a Jewish refugee family built a business empire in the UK
The story is far from one of unalloyed success. Eventually the company found itself unable to keep pace with changing consumer fashion
By NEVILLE TELLER \
12/21/2019 8:37:23 PM
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Trying to distill the various identities of the citizens of Israel
The Israeli public, not the state, shapes the country’s culture
By JEFF KOBRIN \
12/19/2019 2:47:17 PM
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Hamas, Islamic Jihad agree to stand together in future fight with Israel
Qatar says aid to Gaza will continue.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
12/20/2019 12:31:21 AM
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PA looking into death of Palestinian student in Germany
Mohammad Imad As'ous was studying in Germany and went missing about a month ago.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 3:53:09 PM
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US seeks to denaturalize citizen convicted for supporting Hamas in Israel
A lawsuit has been filed against Abdul Jabbar Naji Shalabi, who is accused of concealing a conviction in Israeli courts from the US authorities.
By DONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS \
12/21/2019 5:05:10 PM
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Putin praises British PM Johnson's ability to feel Brexit mood
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 3:33:45 PM
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Putin says no plans for Russia-China military alliance
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 3:35:49 PM
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Har Nof (Neot Yosef) residents continue to fight name change
An event to protest the decision was planned for Sunday at the Jerusalem City Hall as the city's naming committee would be meeting, but on Thursday the committee announced that it was delayed.
By TZVI JOFFRE \
12/19/2019 6:50:03 PM
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The halachic legacy of Maccabean warfare
On Hanukkah, Jews celebrate the Hasmonean victory over the Greeks. Yet almost nothing about this victory is recorded within classic rabbinic literature.
By SHLOMO BRODY \
12/19/2019 3:59:40 PM
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The Freicha song blossoms into Yiddish version
Many Israelis took to social media to express their frustration over the change, which some derided as unnecessary political correctness that ruined a classic Israeli tune.
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/19/2019 4:14:32 PM
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Shin Bet tried to recruit Hamas members to sabotage rockets
The report also detailed that a Palestinian became a double agent, who was told by the Shin Bet to place to an explosive devices on long-range capable missiles.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2019 1:45:24 AM
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Israel arrivals: A Zionist home
If you ask Hoffman why they returned after 22 fulfilling years in America, he gives a definitive two-word answer: “Our children.”
By ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN \
12/19/2019 4:26:43 PM
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PARASHAT VAYESHEV: Between hope and despair
Yosef trusted that minister when he asked him to remember him, and for that was punished with two additional years in prison!
By RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ \
1/10/2020 9:35:00 AM
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IDF forces arrest three Palestinians who attempted to infiltrate Israel
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/19/2019 4:42:20 PM
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Gideon Sa'ar: End housing freeze in Jerusalem
Sa'ar's tour was part of a series of visits to strategic sites around Jerusalem in which Netanyahu has not built as Prime Minister.
By GIL HOFFMAN \
12/19/2019 5:24:33 PM
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Netanyahu pledges US support for West Bank settlement annexation
"We didn't return here [Judea and Samaria] just to leave it," Netanyahu said during a campaign visit to the Mitzpe Yericho settlement in the Binyamin region of the West Bank.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/19/2019 9:19:24 PM
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French Jewish students encouraged to head to Israel due to antisemitism
"Jewish Experience in Blue and White" project brings 1,000 school-aged French Jews to the country.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
12/19/2019 8:36:49 PM
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Naama Issachar 7-year prison sentence stands after appeal rejected
Issachar was sentenced to over seven years in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle less than 10 grams of cannabis, though she was only in Russia on a stopover on the way from India to Israel.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/19/2019 9:58:26 PM
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Gunman attacks Russian security service HQ in Moscow, kills employee
Unverified videos shared on social media showed several people resembling police officers holding assault rifles running along a nearby street.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 9:28:03 PM
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Unwrapping our hopes for Israel’s athletes
A big upcoming year for blue-and-white, with Olympic, hoops and cycling opportunities
By JOSHUA HALICKMAN \
12/19/2019 6:05:09 PM
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Pompeo: U.S. to restrict visas for Iranian officials detaining protesters
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 6:08:15 PM
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Issachar family to Netanyahu: Don’t allow Putin to visit without Naama
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 6:28:27 PM
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Harvard: Israel's MedAware could save US health system millions yearly
MedAware uses AI methods similar to those used in the finance sector to stop fraud, by identifying “outliers” from a trend or practice in order to recognize suspicious or erroneous transactions.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
12/20/2019 1:47:50 AM
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Israel names its first-ever planet ‘Alef’
The exoplanet is located 1,500 light years away from Earth.
By ILANIT CHERNICK \
12/19/2019 6:47:00 PM
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Joe Biden accuses Trump of fanning the flames of antisemitism
Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden accused President Donald Trump on Thursday of fanning the flames of anti-Semitism.
By SAM SOKOL \
12/19/2019 6:43:49 PM
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Ayelet Shaked announces she is running with Bennett, New Right
Tensions are also rising between Bayit Yehudi, National Union over a joint election run.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/19/2019 7:38:56 PM
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Bennett, Shaked to co-head ‘New Right’ party
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 7:02:55 PM
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Lauder’s new antisemitism watchdog group begins operations
‘No one who says something will be missed," the World Jewish Congress president said.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
12/19/2019 8:22:42 PM
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Man who refused wife divorce demands embryo in return for annulment
Women’s rights group says the rabbinical court pressured the man's wife to accept a deal in order to obtain her divorce.
By JEREMY SHARON \
12/19/2019 8:16:26 PM
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Impeaching the United States electorate
Right from Wrong: The farcical hearings and debates went ahead nonetheless, and achieved the never-Trumpers’ desired goal. But it was a Pyrrhic victory.
By RUTHIE BLUM \
12/20/2019 6:58:07 AM
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It’s hard to know how to define the 2010s, but OMG it's #2020
It’s not that I’ve slept through the past 10 years. But I’m sleepless, not “woke.” I’m so “unwoke” that I still use the initials “PC.”
By LIAT COLLINS \
12/20/2019 9:15:22 AM
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Can Israel combat Iran at the UN?
Despite US sanctions which started in August 2018 and kicked into full gear this past May, support from Russia, China and a range of other countries has kept the Islamic republic afloat.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/19/2019 8:49:58 PM
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Rocket alert sounded in southern Israel near Gaza Strip
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 8:19:39 PM
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Grapevine: Ambassadorial greetings
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
12/19/2019 7:51:17 PM
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Forecasting the always-turbulent Mideast security situation in 2020
Know Comment: Israel must be ready to tackle Iran militarily on its own and fight a preemptive war with Hezbollah.
By DAVID M. WEINBERG \
12/20/2019 6:56:11 AM
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Queen's speech addresses antisemitism
For the Jewish community, the speech was significant as it referred to the action the government will take with organizations adopting boycotts, divestments and sanctions against foreign countries.
By BENJY SINGER \
12/19/2019 8:08:37 PM
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Albanians and the Jewish people – bonds of friendship that transcend time
Though the times were critical, the show of friendship toward Albanians was heartwarming.
By AKRI ÇIPA \
12/19/2019 8:03:31 PM
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West Bank settler building at lowest point since Trump took office
“We are paying now for the freeze from before,” he said. What could be built, has largely been built. Now the focus is on planning, so that “we won’t be in the same position in the future.”
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
12/21/2019 5:29:16 PM
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Saudi peacebuilding efforts need outside support to take root
Saudi nationals are traveling to Israel and publicly showing an openness to both people-to-people relations and a possibility of political rapprochement.
By IRINA TSUKERMAN \
12/19/2019 8:10:15 PM
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The pride of working in a falafel stand
When I broached the idea to one of the union heads at Magen David Adom he said to me: “I think you’re bored. Why don’t you go work at a falafel shop?”
By ELI BEER \
12/19/2019 8:16:51 PM
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President Rivlin hosts Bar, Batmitzvahs with children who suffered terror attacks
During the event, Ahiya Emanuel Fisher, brother of Adva Fisher who was killed in a suicide attack in 2003, spoke on behalf of the children.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/20/2019 12:40:23 AM
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A former MK reflects on the political state of affairs
Sources from within the negotiations have told me that the Likud offered a deal whereby Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would serve as prime minister until the beginning of May.
By DOV LIPMAN \
12/19/2019 8:21:24 PM
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Boris Johnson: UK will curb ‘nauseating frequency’ of Israel boycotts
The new Conservative government in the UK will stop local authorities from supporting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel, Boris Johnson said Thursday.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/19/2019 9:16:02 PM
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Where was Rabbi Boteach this week after Jersey City attack?
Boteach is quick to take attendance and point out Booker’s absence in Jersey City last week. Perhaps the rabbi should notice the glass house in which he lives before he casts such stones?
By DAVID-SETH KIRSHNER \
12/19/2019 8:52:06 PM
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Bringing Hanukkah home
Torah learning is central to creating a genuine Jewish atmosphere in the home, an environment in harmony with G-d’s values and vision.
By WARREN GOLDSTEIN \
12/19/2019 8:58:04 PM
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Americans, Israelis and Palestinians: All dedicated to a peace resolution
I am well aware that in Israel people are quite busy with the historic third election cycle and that the conflict is, simply put, not a top priority for many people.
By JASON GREENBLATT \
12/20/2019 7:00:03 AM
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Issachar is Putin’s bargaining chip for influence in Jerusalem
From the beginning of this ordeal it was clear that there was an ulterior motive on the Russian end.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/20/2019 1:50:43 AM
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YOUR TAXES: Fiddler on and off the roof
A taxpayer who did not lawfully report income cannot avoid depreciation recapture.
By LEON HARRIS \
12/22/2019 9:39:01 AM
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American Jewry and the Trump impeachment
Polls show most Israelis appreciate Trump even as the majority of American Jews cannot stomach him
By HERB KEINON \
12/19/2019 11:02:43 PM
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Hillel's Tech Corner: Solution for female urine incontinence
The women’s health technology sector, which is more popularly referred to as FemTech, has been on the rise in the past decade.
By HILLEL FULD \
12/22/2019 9:41:32 AM
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US investigation of Saudi oil attack shows it came from north
In an interim report of its investigation Washington assessed that before hitting its targets, one of the drones traversed a location approximately 200 km (124 miles) to the northwest of the site.
By REUTERS \
12/20/2019 1:35:18 AM
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Cultural Affairs: The curious emergence of Israeli film and TV
In 2015, Israel was already the third-largest purveyor of television content in America, after England and the Netherlands, according to Forbes magazine
By HANNAH BROWN \
12/22/2019 9:39:06 AM
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Congress signals support for two-state solution after passing major bill
The Trump administration, along with the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has retreated in recent years from that vision
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
12/19/2019 9:55:55 PM
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Israel's next underground war
Israel and the US have become experts in tunnel warfare, but their conclusions are different.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
12/22/2019 9:37:06 AM
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Diplomatic issues that can change the Israeli election
Some events beyond the control of the candidates could sway votes on March 2.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
12/22/2019 9:36:32 AM
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Less than half of all Americans want Trump ousted post-impeachment
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 9:55:59 PM
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Middle Israel: Britain’s twin divorces
Armed with the parliamentary majority and ideological motivation that his predecessor lacked, Johnson will complete Britain’s departure from the European Union.
By AMOTZ ASA-EL \
12/20/2019 5:02:04 PM
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Katz: If Sa'ar wants to be a commentator, he should return to the press
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 10:02:38 PM
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Don't like Ehud Olmert? You should still read what he has to say
It is comfortable living in an echo chamber, where one’s opinions and beliefs are reinforced by others who believe exactly as you do. But is it productive?
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
12/20/2019 1:46:07 PM
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Gantz on rockets: A clear decision must be reached in Gaza
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 10:04:52 PM
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Pentagon review finds no threat from Saudi military students
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 10:05:16 PM
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Benjamin Netanyahu comes out swinging
Political Affairs: There is something to primaries – they get people interested and engaged. This primary fight is energizing Netanyahu, and he is using it as a way to energize his base.
By HERB KEINON \
12/22/2019 9:35:57 AM
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Trump announces Democrat Van Drew switching to Republican Party
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 10:11:53 PM
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Olmert to ‘Post’: Netanyahu leaving opens new horizons for Israel
The former prime minister inaugurates a column explaining why a change of leadership will open up new horizons for Israel.
By EHUD OLMERT \
12/20/2019 10:05:31 AM
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The Bennett defense doctrine
If Defense Minister Naftali Bennett has his way, a fifth pillar might soon be added to Israel’s national defense concept: “Preemption.”
By YAAKOV KATZ \
12/20/2019 2:59:02 PM
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IDF strikes targets in Gaza Strip near Khan Yunis – Report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 11:15:42 PM
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Israeli jets target Hamas sites in response to rocket fire
Two-week long quiet shattered by two incidents of rocket fire in less than 24 hours
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
12/21/2019 5:50:35 PM
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17-year-old dies in Bnei Barak after falling down staircase
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
12/19/2019 11:22:47 PM
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US court says Southwest Airlines can be sued for bumping Arabic speaker
The Dallas-based carrier had argued there was "at most a scintilla of evidence" suggesting racial animus, and said its employees acted reasonably in considering Makhzoomi a possible safety threat.
By REUTERS \
12/19/2019 11:54:09 PM